Folding box



G. E. SCRUBY ET AL Sept. 16, 1930.

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FOLDING Box Application filed. September 22, 1928.- Serial No. 307,687.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in folding boxes.

One object of the invention is to provide a box so arranged as to permita display card 5 to be removably inserted therein, so that if themerchant does not desire to use the card, the latter may be removedwithout tearing or destroying the pleasing appearance of the box.

Another object of the invention is to provide a display card madeseparate from the box, thus making a saving in manufacture, and also toform the card with a locking device whereby it may be secured in thebox.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a box which may befolded up from a flat sheet and fastened in its folded form without theuse of glue, wire or other added fastenings.

A further object of the invention is to provide a folding box wherein aminimum of material is used to gain a maximum in stability in the classof, box produced, thus making for economy, reinforced corners and theelimination of excessive folds and bulkiness.

A. construction designed to carry out the invention will be hereinafterdescribed, together with other features of the invention.

The invention will be more readily understood from a reading of thefollowing specification and by reference to the accompanying drawings,in which an example of the invention is shown, and wherein:

5 Fig. 1 is a plan view of the box blank cut and scored and ready to befolded,

Fig. 2 is an isometric view of one end of the box partially folded,

Fig. 3 is an isometric view of one corner of the folded box showing thedisplay card in place,

Fig. 4 is an elevation. of the display card,

Fig. 5 is an elevation of the box equipped with the card, and

5 Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the box showing the card in fulllines folded down for shipping and swung up in dotted lines for display.

In the drawings the numeral 10 designates a card board blank or sheetwhich, owing to the nicetyof the invention, may be madeinto asymmetrical rectangular shape. The sheet is provided with longitudinal.scores 11, whereby the side panels A may be formed and with transversescores 12, whereby the end panels B may be produced.

At each end of the blank 10 transvers scores 13 and 14, respectively areprovided in the end panels B equallyv spaced apartzand from the score12. Slits v15 extend outwardly from the intersections of the scores 11and 12 inalineinent with the scores 11, thus producing flapsC at eachend of the panels B.

The slits 15 are oifset between the scores 13 and l l toform tabs D andto'leave on one side arches 16 in the flaps C, said'tabs being folded onscores 11 alined with the scores 11. Each flap C has. a slit 17 in thecenter of its arch. On the. other side a shortened tab D is formed and arounded tongue D is also. produced, both being folded ,on the score 11.In the bottom of the box rounded tongues are cut and folded as is shownopposite the scores 12. g V

- In folding the box the blank is-first bent ont-he scores 11 and theside panelsA swung upward. The flaps C are then swung inward over theend panels B, being bent on, the scores 12. 'One of the flaps has a slit17" cut inward from its outer edge over its. arch and this co-acts withthe .slit 17 in interlocking the flaps as is shown in Fig. 2.Projections at the ends ofthe arches 16, form feet 18 which supporttheflaps and preserve the alinement of the top edge of the box.

Each end panel B is folded on the scores 13, 14 and 11, whereby thepanel may be folded over the flaps C and an elongated flange B bentalong the outer edge of said panel. The end tabs'D and D and the tongueE are also folded inward as is shown in Figs. 2 and 3.

l/Vhen the end panel is folded over the flaps C as is shown in Fig. 3,the flange B is bent at right angles so as to lie flat on the bottom andengage under the tongues F. The tabs D and D will stand in the cornersof the box, thus reinforcing the same.

It is pointed out that while there are three thicknesses of the sheet ateach end of the box, these lie smooth and neatly and present an unbrokenfinish to the end of the box. The folded end panels conceal the flaps Cand also prevent their disengagement. No staples, glue or other addedfastenings are required to secure the box in its folded position. Thecover may be a duplicate of the box or any suitable cover may be used.

One of the main features of the invention is a display card 20 having alongitudinal score 21', whereby the card may be folded. That portion ofcard below the score constitutes a shank G, while the upper portionforms a displ anel H for adv -ti i or p other data.

At each end of the shank G and just below the score 21 notches 22 arecut'in each end. Thus when the shank is slipped between the tabs .1) andthe side panels A as is shown in Figs. 3 and5, the tongues E will engagein the said notches and hold the card against displacement. In shippingthe panel D may be folded down as is shown in Fig. 6 so as to be out ofthe Way. The card may be easily removed without tearing or injuring thebox.

The tongues F in the bottom of the box are efficient and convenient inassembling or disassembling the folded end panels, said tongues may beeasily bent up by pressing on the same from the underside of the box.They do not weaken the box and make a satisfactory fastening. I V

Various changes in the size and shape of the different parts, as wellasmodifications and alterations,'may be made within the scope of theappended claims.

hat we claim, is:

1. In a folding box or lid, a'sheet blank having side and end panelsfolded therefrom,

flaps folded inwardly at each end, the end panels being folded uponthemselves over the flaps, tabs at each side of the end panels standingin the corners of the box, tongues contiguous to the tabs at one side ofthe box,

and a display card detachably mounted between one of the side panels andthe tabs and having notches receiving said tongue.

2. In a folding box or lid, a sheet blank having side and end panelsfolded there from, holding tongues at the end panels, and a removabledisplay card mounted along one side of the box and having its lowerportion formed with notches to receive said tongues i for detachablyfastenin the card in the box.

In testimony whereof we aflix our signatures. GEORGE E. SGRUBY. GLEN E.HARTMAN.

